COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Palmetto State is breaking voting records. SC Votes says with 56% of registered voters casting ballots as of 6 p.m., South Carolina has surpassed the highest percentage turnout in a gubernatorial election in the past 30 years. The state has also surpassed the previous r ecord for total votes cast in a gubernatorial election, set in 2018 when 1,726,527 voters participated. Polls are open until 7 p.m., and anyone in line by 7 p.m. can vote.   Categories: Local News, Politics, State Tags: 2026 SC general election, General Election, General Elections, SC general election 2026, South Carolina ...read more read less